Samsung NV100HD

The Samsung NV100HD (known as TL34HD inside the USA) is a point and shoot compact digital camera with multiple functions, built for HD video capabilities and high resolution photographs.  It is sold in the United States as the Samsung TL34HD. It is a powerful compact digital camera with a resolution of 14.7 megapixels and a Schneider 3.6x optical lens.  In addition, the 3 in. LCD viewer is a touch screen for ease of use. Many reviewers have found that this small camera has all the features that an advanced user would need.  The camera comes with face and blink detection allowing every portrait to have the correct part of the photo in focus as described by a product reviewer.  Samsung presents this camera as a step up above the NV24HD which was highly acclaimed by many for its touch screen technology.  With its 28 mm wide angle lens and the high camera resolution, the NV 100HD offers poster size prints at full resolution.  One disadvantage of the touchscreen LCD is that you can't make manual adjustments while you line up the shot.  One advantage however is the two image stabilizers to eliminate jumping when filming fast objects.  As one reviewer said, this camera is ideal for someone looking for high quality results in a digital camera that you can slip in your pocket.

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Samsung NV 100HD
MSRP $329.00
Release date September, 2008
Brand Samsung
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Pros & Cons

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can shoot video in 720p
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huge 14.7MP CCD
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great price:performance ratio
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inexpensive
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Uses more standard and cheaper SDHC memory cards
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beautiful 3" LCD touchscreen
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looks really slick in black
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Touch screen
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Good white balance
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High resolution display (460k pixels)
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Good performance in low light
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H.264 video compression
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Flash is positioned in an awkward place preventing you from holding the camera using a pinch grip
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Video is recorded in MP4 format that can be a nuisance to work with..need to convert first
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have to pay extra for high definition (HDMI) dock output
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fairly limited zoom (even compared to cheaper alternatives)
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Awkward zoom control
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Proprietary, uncovered connection port
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Very poor video recording
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Fan noise (!)
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Noisy image stabilizer
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Details

Features

  • 15 mega pixel camera resolution
  • 3.6 x optical lens with a 5 x digital zoom lens
  • Autofocus
  • Digital Content Management Program
  • Recycle Bin  - allows retrieval of deleted photos
  • Built in In Flash and Speaker
  • Perfect Portrait System which includes Face Detection, Blink Detection mode, Smile Shot  
  • Video format MPEG4 for HD
  • 3 in. LCD panel
  • Smart Touch 2.0 user interface
  • Dimensions 3.74 in. w  x 2.34 in. h x 0.78 in. d
  • Weight 0.3 lbs.

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Pros
  • RAW format is convenient
  • Fast shutter speed
  • Very customizable
Cons
  • Expensive (can get a DSLR for cheaper)

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Pros
  • Touch screen
  • Very good object tracking
  • Adjustable noise reduction (but can't be turned off)
Cons
  • MJPEG instead of H.264 video compression
  • No zoom during video shooting
  • No optical viewfinder

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Comments

1.  avatar pbb said:

The NV100HD is identical to the TL34HD
Nov 20, 2008 4:22pm
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This report was started October 19, 2008 at 10:19 am by jeff2037, with the last edit occurring Monday, 11:49 AM by Amanie
This page has been viewed 676 times, with 57 edits by 6 contributors. See the full report history »

Latest Community Activity

*Amanie @ 12/29/2008 11:49:16 AM

  • changed the report title from Samsung NV100HD (aka TL34HD) to Samsung NV100HD : "changed report title to standard format"
  • edited the description : "changed report title to standard format"

*http://www.productwiki.com/nicksky @ 11/22/2008 11:05:26 AM

  • agreed: "can shoot video in 720p"
  • agreed: "Fan noise (!)"
  • agreed: "Noisy image stabilizer"
  • agreed: "Noisy image stabilizer"
  • agreed: "Noisy image stabilizer"
  • agreed: "Noisy image stabilizer"

*yale @ 11/21/2008 2:47:01 AM

*pbb @ 11/21/2008 2:28:01 AM

*pbb @ 11/20/2008 4:37:32 PM

  • agreed: "can shoot video in 720p"
  • agreed: "Flash is positioned in an awkward place preventing you from holding the camera using a pinch grip"
  • new pro/con: Noisy image stabilizer
  • new pro/con: Fan noise (!)
  • new pro/con: H.264 video compression
  • new pro/con: Very poor video recording
  • new pro/con: Proprietary, uncovered connection port
  • new pro/con: Awkward zoom control
  • new pro/con: Good performance in low light
  • new pro/con: High resolution display (460k pixels)
  • new pro/con: Good white balance
  • new pro/con: Touch screen
  • changed the report title from Samsung NV100HD to Samsung NV100HD (aka TL34HD)
  • edited the description

*pbb @ 11/20/2008 4:22:12 PM

  • commented: "The NV100HD is identical to the TL34HD "

*yale @ 11/17/2008 11:42:30 AM

  • new pro/con: Flash is positioned in an awkward place preventing you from holding the camera using a pinch grip
  • new pro/con: fairly limited zoom (even compared to cheaper alternatives)
  • new pro/con: have to pay extra for high definition (HDMI) dock output
  • new pro/con: Video is recorded in MP4 format that can be a nuisance to work with..need to convert first
  • new pro/con: looks really slick in black
  • new pro/con: can shoot video in 720p
  • new pro/con: beautiful 3" LCD touchscreen
  • new pro/con: Uses more standard and cheaper SDHC memory cards
  • new pro/con: inexpensive
  • new pro/con: great price:performance ratio
  • new pro/con: huge 14.7MP CCD

*Omar @ 10/20/2008 1:29:54 PM

  • changed the report title from Samsung NV 100HD to Samsung NV100HD

*jeff2037 @ 10/19/2008 10:58:49 AM

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